Industry
January 20, 2025
Vibra Group Bolsters Technological Innovation via TSA Acquisition
Leading LatAm gaming market content and platform developer Vibra Group announced the acquisition of TSA, a Brazil-based technology company and longtime development partner. This bold decision marks Vibra Group’s first large-scale M&A, aligning with the company’s ambitions of broadening its reach in promising jurisdictions like Brazil, which recently launched its regulated betting market. Vibra Hopes to […]
Industry
January 20, 2025
Nigerian Gambling Authority Chief Discusses Africa’s Rising Regulatory Challenges
The African gambling market is at a critical crossroads, facing rising challenges from illegal operators, fragmented regulations, and the need for unified action to prevent exploitative practices. Bashir Are, CEO of the State Lotteries and Gaming Authority in Lagos, Nigeria, stressed that only cross-border collaboration could solve the continent’s gambling-related woes. Cracking Down on the […]
Industry
January 20, 2025
Thailand’s Mulled iGaming Foray Might Attract Crime Syndicates
Experts are wary about Thailand’s rapid foray into the world of gambling, arguing that it may provide criminal groups with an outlet to launder money. Such cases wouldn’t be without precedent either, considering the Philippines’ recent gripes with gambling-related crime. Thailand Wants to Expand Its Gaming Thailand is currently working hard to legalize integrated […]
Industry
January 20, 2025
Coroners Under Fire by Families of Gambling Addiction Victims
Excessive gambling can often lead to harm and push some people into unlawful actions. In some cases, gambling addicts may even consider suicide, raising concerns about the detrimental impact of the activity. Now, a newly released report looked into the impact of gambling-related suicides, uncovering a concerning trend where gambling companies are not held accountable. […]
Industry
January 20, 2025
Sports Betting Grows in Popularity Among Australian Women
Statistics have shown that gambling tends to be a pastime favored by men. While some verticals, such as bingo and lottery, have found a growing appeal among women, gaming and sports betting in particular have largely remained male hobbies. New trends, however, suggest that this is now changing as more and more women seem to […]
Industry
January 20, 2025
Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFC Championship Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Washington Commanders booked the ticket to the NFC Championship Game by beating favored Detroit Lions last weekend. Before that, we saw them down another favorite – the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Can they do it for a third time straight? NFL odds suggest it’s not very likely that they’re going to beat the Philadelphia Eagles […]
Industry
January 17, 2025
New Brazilian Ordinance Raises Concerns over Retroactive Taxation for Operators
The recently published Ordinance RFB/SPA/MF No. 3/2025 has sparked ongoing debates about its implications for Brazil’s gambling sector. The ordinance establishes the Intersecretarial Working Group (GTI-Bets), which will monitor tax compliance, oversee authorized operators, and investigate potential illegal activities. However, it also contains text implying the possibility of retroactive taxes for Brazil’s licensed operators. Retroactive […]
Industry
January 17, 2025
Asia Gaming Brief to Host Its Seventh ASEAN Gaming Summit
Asia Gaming Brief has unveiled the next edition of its annual ASEAN Gaming Summit gaming conference. Set to take place in March, the event will welcome many industry stakeholders who will discuss the future of the sector. The Seventh Edition of the Conference Looms According to Asia Gaming Brief, the new edition of its ASEAN […]
Industry
January 17, 2025
Jackpot City Reportedly Discussed Naming Rights Deal With Metrolinx
Several years ago, in 2022, Ontario launched its legal online gambling market. Since the launch, which was in April of that year, the market has continued to go from strength to strength, with operators competing for market share. In one attempt, likely to expand its footprint further, one popular online casino brand reportedly tried to […]
Industry
January 17, 2025
IGT’s Games Mint Four More Millionaires in December
International Game Technology (IGT), a global leader in the provision of gaming content and technology to gambling operators, announced that its flagship games have awarded four seven-figure jackpots in December. Four Players Won Big with IGT According to IGT’s announcement, its Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks slot games minted four new millionaires in the final […]
